Odin
Odin is the Norwegian name for the god in Norse mythology.
Meaning: god in Norse mythology (name)
Did you know?
- The root of the name Odin is related to the Norwegian word od, which means 'mad', 'wild' or 'frenzied'.
- Ancient Norse tradition linked Odin to the discovery of the runic alphabet through a ritual of self-sacrifice.
- The name stems from an Old Norse root that implies 'inspiration' or 'frenzy', reflecting the god's association with poetic ecstasy and shamanic trance.
Examples in context
- Odin er en mektig gud.Odin is a powerful god.
- Mange ofre ble gitt til Odin.Many sacrifices were given to Odin.
- Historien forteller om Odin.The story tells of Odin.
Example conversation
Two friends are discussing a book about mythology.
- NoraLeste du om Odin i boken?Did you read about Odin in the book?
- JakobJa, han er en interessant karakter.Yes, he is an interesting character.
- NoraJakob, kjenner du til andre norrøne guder?Jakob, do you know other Norse gods?
- JakobJeg vet litt om Tor også.I know a little about Thor too.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “odin” translations, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries Odin, CC BY-SA 4.0.
